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Fan

c. 1938

Edna C. Rex

Associated Names

Edna Crenshaw Rex

Artist, American, 1893 - 1972

The image features a large hand fan with intricate feather details in shades of brown, reddish-orange, and dark gray. The fan is positioned against a cream-colored background, with the handle extending downward from the bottom.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.2 x 27.9 cm (13 7/8 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2087

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Edna Rex

Wikidata ID

Q64556834

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